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Kokosh, John – 1979
A procedure for rapid screening of variables as potential moderators is presented and discussed. A moderator is defined as any variable which can be used to identify differentially predictable persons; or defined statistically by stating that if a predictor and a moderator are each divided into three or more categories and used as independent…
Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Discriminant Analysis, Item Analysis, Multiple Regression Analysis
Wisniewski, Dennis R. – 1986
Three questions concerning the Binary Search Method (BSM) of computerized adaptive testing were studied: (1) whether it provided a reliable and valid estimation of examinee ability; (2) its effect on examinee attitudes toward computerized adaptive testing and conventional paper-and-pencil testing; and (3) the relationship between item response…
Descriptors: Adaptive Testing, Computer Assisted Testing, Difficulty Level, Grade 5